Hydroponic Gardenia
Today, I would like to share some experience about hydroponic gardening with Gardenia. Here is a detailed introduction to hydroponic Gardenia:
Many gardening enthusiasts are curious about hydroponic Gardenia but are unsure if it is possible and what methods to use. In fact, hydroponic gardening can be researched from two aspects: hydroponics and water propagation. Hydroponics means continuous cultivation in water, while water propagation involves soaking Gardenia branches in water until they root and then transplanting them into soil. Once you have determined what you are looking for, you can continue reading the following content.
1. Water propagation of Gardenia (mostly for propagation purposes): First, let's talk about something motivational. Water propagation of Gardenia is very easy and has a high success rate.
Best timing: Generally, Gardenia can be propagated as long as the temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius. Summer is relatively the most suitable time, and enthusiasts can refer to their local climate.
Selection of branches: Based on the successful experiences of gardeners, the selection of branches for water propagation of Gardenia is not very strict. The best branches are those with three or more smaller branches on a main stem. These branches are easy to propagate and grow well after being potted, with a beautiful shape and no need for pruning in the first year.
Water selection: It is best to choose mineral water, as it does not easily deteriorate in quality.
Container selection: This is relatively simple; mineral water bottles or beer bottles can be used.
Final summary: When handling Gardenia branches, the cut ends should be smooth. Generally, it takes about two weeks for signs of rooting to appear with water propagation, and sometimes it may take longer. Patience is required. Additionally, during the water propagation process, if some leaves turn yellow, you don't need to worry about it, as it does not hinder the rooting of the Gardenia branches.
Planting after rooting: You can refer to: https://fanzhi/2014/0723/11046.html
2. Hydroponic Gardenia (aimed at clean and tidy maintenance, trying a different way of cultivation)
Although it is commonly said that all plants can be hydroponically cultivated, including cacti and cacti-like plants, there are certain difficulties with Gardenia, especially for those without experience. Moreover, hydroponic Gardenia rarely flowers (even though some vendors may display blooming hydroponic Gardenias, these are exceptions and not universally applicable, especially for ordinary home hydroponics). Although it is challenging, enthusiasts can still try if they wish.
The first source of hydroponic Gardenia is the one mentioned in the first paragraph, which is the water propagated Gardenia that has rooted and is then continuously cultivated. Although this type of Gardenia is easy to grow, it does not have an attractive shape, is not full, and does not bloom easily.
The second source of hydroponic Gardenia is half-way hydroponics, which involves converting soil-cultivated Gardenia to hydroponics. This method faces challenges of survival and also has difficulty blooming.
The above is a detailed introduction to hydroponic Gardenia (with图文详解), hoping you all will like it!